GirlsSpkOut

The correct title of this article is #GirlsSpkOut. The omission of the # is due to technical restrictions.

#GirlsSpkOut is the second Japanese extended play and the sixth overall by South Korean singer Taeyeon. It was released digitally on October 30, 2020, by SM Entertainment Japan, and physically on November 18 by Universal Music Japan sublabel EMI Records.^[1]

GirlsSpkOut
Regular and digital cover
EP by Taeyeon
Released	November 18, 2020 (2020-11-18)
Genre	J-pop
Length	17:56
Language	Japanese
Label	SM Japan EMI Universal Music Japan
Producer	Lee Soo-man (exec.)
Taeyeon chronology
Purpose (2019) GirlsSpkOut (2020) What Do I Call You (2020)
Singles from GirlsSpkOut
"I Do" Released: December 1, 2019 "#GirlsSpkOut" Released: November 18, 2020

Background and release

On September 11, 2020, it was announced that Taeyeon would release her second Japanese EP in November. The album includes the title track "#GirlsSpkOut" for a total of five tracks. It was released in four editions: First limited edition (CD+DVD/photobook); first limited edition with limited edition goods (CD+DVD/photobook/goods); regular edition with limited edition goods (CD/goods) and the normal CD.^[2]

The music video for "#GirlsSpkOut" was released on October 1, 2020,^[3] and the EP was released digitally on October 30, 2020.^[4]

Composition

The EP consists of five tracks, of which is filled with Taeyeon's unique "#GirlsSpkOut" message, emphasizing that while there may be conflicts and sadness in everyday life, the essence lies in holding hands and facing tomorrow together.^[5] The title track "#GirlsSpkOut" marks Taeyeon's first venture into a dance tune, produced based on her message of expressing one's thoughts and showing one's true self, believing it will inevitably bring positive influences to one's life. "Worry Free Love" is a futuristic tune anticipating upcoming trends. The EP also included "Be Real", a number that epitomizes the current global era with its fusion of R&B and Latin elements. Furthermore, "I Do" is a mid-tempo and mellow tune imbued with Asian flavors, which interestingly serves as a message song from Taeyeon to her Japanese fans, fitting well with the autumn atmosphere. Finally, the EP concludes with "Sorrow", a grandiose piece delivered solely through Taeyeon's vocals and piano, showcasing her utmost charm.^[6]

Track listing

GirlsSpkOut track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Arrangement	Length
1.	"#GirlsSpkOut" (featuring Chanmina)	eill [ja] Chanmina	Megan Lee Shawn Halim Adien Lewis (WayBetta) Willie Weeks	Megan Lee Shawn Halim Adien Lewis (WayBetta) Willie Weeks	3:31
2.	"Worry Free Love"	MEG.ME [ja]	Andreas Carlsson Melanie Joy Fontana Michel "Lindgren" Schulz	Andreas Carlsson Melanie Joy Fontana Michel "Lindgren" Schulz	3:28
3.	"Be Real"	BOYHOOD (Digz Inc.)	Joe Lawrence	Joe Lawrence	3:39
4.	"I Do"	MEG.ME [ja]	Celine Helgemo Sebastian Aasen Per Kristian Ottestad [no] Sheila Simmenes [no]	Celine Helgemo Sebastian Aasen Per Kristian Ottestad [no] Sheila Simmenes [no]	3:53
5.	"Sorrow"	Sara Sakurai (T's Music)	minGtion (ADC Music) E Jae	minGtion (ADC Music) E Jae	3:25
Total length:					17:56

GirlsSpkOut DVD track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"#GirlsSpkOut" (Music Video & Visual Makings)

Charts

Chart performance for GirlsSpkOut

Chart (2020)	Peak position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[7]	9

Release history

Release history for GirlsSpkOut

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	October 30, 2020	Digital download, streaming	SM Entertainment Japan	[8]
Japan	November 18, 2020	CD, CD+DVD	Universal Music Japan, EMI Records	[9]

References

1. "テヨンの日本で2枚目となるミニアルバム『＃GirlsSpkOut』11月18日に発売決定", Girls' Generation Universal Music Japan official site (in Japanese), September 11, 2020
2. "完全生産限定グッズ＆BOXデザインとCDショップ別のオリジナル特典のデザインを公開". TAEYEON JAPAN. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
3. "日本で初となる最強"ガールズ"コラボソング「#GirlsSpkOut ft.ちゃんみな」ミュージックビデオ公開！". TAEYEON JAPAN OFFICIAL WEB – テヨン公式サイト (in Japanese). Retrieved November 22, 2020.
4. "#GirlsSpkOut". Melon (in Korean). Retrieved November 22, 2020.
5. "少女時代・テヨン、日本2ndアルバム「#GirlsSpkOut」発表 ファンに向けたメッセージソング収録" [Girls' Generation's Taeyeon releases 2nd Japanese album "#GirlsSpkOut", includes message song for fans]. Model Press (in Japanese). September 11, 2020. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
6. "テヨン（少女時代）、ポジティブな新作ミニアルバム『#GirlsSpkOut』11月リリース" [Taeyeon (Girls' Generation) releases new positive mini album "#GirlsSpkOut" in November]. Billboard Japan. September 11, 2020. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
7. 30, 2020/ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: November 30, 2020" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
8. "#GirlsSpkOut – EP by Taeyeon". Spotify. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
9. "テヨンの日本で2枚目となるミニアルバム『＃GirlsSpkOut』11月18日に発売決定。". Taeyeon Japan website. Retrieved November 22, 2020.